Donna the Buffalo is an American band from Trumansburg, New York. They play several musical styles: zydeco, jamming, folk-rock, country rock, reggae and bluegrass. They play both originals (primarily written by Jeb Puryear and Tara Nevins) and covers. Donna the Buffalo's music is often sociopolitical in nature, calling for peace and justice. Other songs refer to timeless themes, such as love, birth and death.The band plays primarily in the Midwest and on the East Coast of the United States. The followers of the group are called The Herd.Donna the Buffalo is the founding and host band of the annual Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance.
Members
Tara Nevins - vocals, guitar, fiddle, accordion, washboard
Jeb Puryear - lead guitar, vocals
Tom Gilbert - drums
Kathy Ziegler - keyboards
Jay Sanders - bass
Songwriting duties are generally split between Nevins and Puryear. Past members have included keyboardists Joe Thrift and Richie Stearns, drummers Shane Lamphier and
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donna the Buffalo